News : Fair begins with project judging

Clayton Sparks registers his Iowa-themed project Wednesday morning at the Fair.

Kailey Bahmann made this rabbit cage to enter in the Benton County Fair.

Cloverbuds Emily and Sara Johnson helped their dad, Jeff, make this sign.

Conway and Cael Stutzman wait in the truck as their sister's projects are judged.

Brandy Carlson will use this light in her room after the fair.

Kristen Lowe's photos of sparklers spelling out USA was among projects selected for the State Fair.

Hundreds of Benton County 4-H and Cloverbud members brought their projects to the Benton County Fair on Wednesday morning, where the traditional first day begins with judging of projects in a variety of categories.

Judging began at 8:30 and continues until the afternoon.

See more photos of many of the projects HERE.